Tijn Kersjes is a dynamic and passionate full-stack coffee lover who hails from Amsterdam. As a skilled software developer, Tijn specializes in writing JavaScript and is always intrigued by functional and reactive programming. This devoted coffee enthusiast is rarely seen without a cup of joe in hand.

Professionally, Tijn has an impressive track record. Currently working at Reaktor as a software engineer, he has contributed to the React/SPA rewrite of adidas. com and developed TypeScript microservices for supporting Yeezy drops.

Tijn has also created React-Native prototypes for an IoT startup and played a pivotal role in improving the interviewing practices and recruitment efforts at his firm. In the past, Tijn worked as a full-stack web developer at Konnektid, where he utilized React, Flux/Redux, and Node to connect neighbors in a local startup focused on learning and teaching skills. Additionally, Tijn has had experiences in iOS application development at CreativeCrowds and has been actively involved in organizing game development conferences and serving on the board of Dutch Game Development And Research Club.

Tijn's educational background includes a BSc in Computer Science with a specialization in game technology from Utrecht University. He also attended Sintermeerten College, where he honed his skills in science and engineering. With expertise in various platforms and libraries such as Node.

js, Deno, React, Redux, io-ts/fp-ts, Tijn is well-versed in TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, PHP, and C#. He also possesses extensive knowledge in backend and database technologies such as RabbitMQ, MongoDB, CouchDB, and DynamoDB. Additionally, Tijn has hands-on experience with deployment tools like Heroku, Docker, Ansible, Jenkins, as well as cloud services like GCP and AWS.

Tijn's passion for programming extends beyond his professional work, as evidenced by his engaging talks at conferences like GambiConf, Fork Pull Merge Push, FOSDEM, and AmsterdamJS. He has also developed intriguing projects like FortBoy, Straying Alive, Delisp, and GBForth, showcasing his creativity and technical prowess. To stay updated with Tijn's expertise, you can follow him on Twitter, explore his projects and contributions on GitHub and itch.

io, or enjoy his thought-provoking articles on his personal blog